HAMMOCKS FOR THE GARDEN

Home » Home Improvement » Yard Equipment Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Shawn Mcculloch Expert Author | 4 Articles Joined: February 21, 2008 Canada Outdoor Hammocks - Relaxing, Calming, and Stress-Free By Shawn Mcculloch | Submitted On March 06, 2008 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Have you ever wondered how it feels to gently sway side to side, with a warm breeze sifting through the trees, all the while being fully-engaged in a heart-wrenching paperback? Well, if you have ever wondered what this feels like, you most certainly don't own an outdoor hammock. These hammocks truly put you into a different mind-set, cradling your full body weight, with strength and durability, and with soft gentle swings seems to melt all your stress away. Now this is not to say that outdoor hammocks are the miracle cure for stress-relief, although, one can't deny that once you settle into these fabric cradles of comfort all if not most is forgotten. Hammocks almost seem to be a forgotten form, that in years past were almost a staple in most neighborhoods. With the emphasis on big ticket items, such as: decks, patios, and swimming pools, the in-expensive comforting qualities of the traditional hammock have been over-shadowed. And ask yourself this, would you prefer a seat on a hard, rough, wooden bench on a deck? Or a soothing stretch on a hammock? The answer seems to be quiet obvious. Traditionally hammocks were tied or fastened between two large trees, located in an area of interest at your cottage or summer home, or maybe you were lucky and had a maturely developed home with substantial tree growth. A lot of times hammocks were moved around from camp site to camp site, and tree to tree, while consistently providing campers that necessary extra component of relaxation desired when on a retreat of this nature. Now, hammocks are still a very popular item with campers and outdoors folk, but the allure seems to be lost for the person looking for that little piece of extra relaxation in the comfort of their own backyard. Maybe it's the era, or maybe that baby boomers were to busy spinning their brothers and sisters around in these hammocks to fully realize the vast array of benefits these outdoor hammocks possess. Whatever the case may be these hammocks are really demanding attention. With a plethora of styles, shapes, and colors now available these hammocks cater to comfort-seekers of all generations. Portable hammocks are very popular right now, portable doesn't mean un-trying and re-tying, portable means a backpack hammock that has a built-in stand, very innovative, you can imagine the possibilities for this. Hammock swings are also a different concept, instead of tying between two trees, these chairs hang freely - and create a very unique look. And this next one might be new to some readers: trees are no longer required. Many companies now produce hammocks that are compatible with both hammock stands and trees. This also gives you the option of bringing your outdoor hammocks indoors during winter months or rainy seasons. Hammocks are great for the entire family, you can encourage your kids or grandchildren to get outdoors and enjoy the weather. Give them a book to read, and let them enjoy some alone time. Encourage them to do their homework while swinging away in the hammock. After a hard-days work, nothing beats settling down in a hammock, these products will truly bring positive change to your life instantly with very little cost. Shawn McCulloch has been a contributing writer for gardensupermart.com for over 3 years. He is a backyard pond enthusiast who enjoys the outdoors, sports, and travel. View outdoor hammocks Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Shawn_Mcculloch/178342 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 257 times Word count: 537 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Home Improvement: Yard-Equipment Shawn Mcculloch Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Yard Equipment Article Feed Yard Equipment Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles Use Proper Lawn and Garden Equipment in Your Lawn Hammock Stands Offer Solid Support Do You Want Your Hammock Stand To Rot? 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